RI DMV Written 3

Question 1

How long must a Rhode Island applicant hold a limited instruction permit before taking the road test if they are under 18?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 months

Answer

Drivers under 18 must hold their limited instruction permit for at least six months before scheduling the road test.

Question 2

During the first months of holding a limited provisional license in Rhode Island, when is an under-18 driver prohibited from driving unsupervised?

Accepted Answer

Between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Answer

Rhode Island's graduated licensing restricts unsupervised driving for minors between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

Question 3

What is the BAC threshold at which a Rhode Island driver under 21 faces penalties for driving after drinking?

Accepted Answer

0.02%

Answer

Rhode Island enforces a 0.02% BAC limit for drivers under 21 under its zero-tolerance policy.

Question 4

You approach a steady yellow traffic light. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stop if you can do so safely before the intersection

Answer

A steady yellow light warns the signal is about to turn red, so you should stop if it is safe to do so.

Question 5

When parking downhill next to a curb, which way should you turn your front wheels?

Accepted Answer

Toward the curb

Answer

Turning the wheels toward the curb lets the curb block the car if the brakes fail while parked downhill.

(RI DMV) Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicle Practice Test